JC Isham

Garrett – JC Isham – 82, died Monday December 9, 2019 at his home in Garrett. Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done. He was born August 16, 1937 in Harriman, TN. His father was Robert Henry Isham and his mother and step father were Leona (Barger) and Lawrence Ditmars. They have all passed away as have 3 brothers James, Henry and Richard Isham and a brother in law, Robert Hicks. JC was a U.S Air Force Veteran and was a truck driver for different companies including Trans Fleet Enterprises and Dana Truck Fleet before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 414 and loved fishing, old cars, his garage, the round table at Minos and sitting on the porch where he conducted business as the unofficial Mayor of the north side of Garrett. JC married Leah Coburn on June 28, 1960 in Coldwater, MI and she survives. He is also survived by 3 sons and a daughter and their spouses, Robert and Renee Isham of Garrett, Ritchie and Ann Isham of Auburn, Danny and Chris Isham of Auburn and Karen and Tyler Betz of Auburn; grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter; 2 sisters, Ellen (Dixie) Bolen of Garrett and Linda Hicks of Auburn and a sister and brother in law, Leatrice and Wilbur Lothomer of New Haven. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 7 PM at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn. No funeral service is planned. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given instead to Wounded Warrior Project. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.